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John Hughes Obituary

Hughes, John J. Age 87, native of Ballinasloe, County Galway. Beloved husband of Winnie (nee Henaghan); devoted father of John (Debra), Tom (Chris), Pat (Yvonne), Una (Anthony) Provenzano and Mary (Michael) McQuillan; loving grandpa of Stephanie (fiance of Paddy Gallagher), Jenifer, Jessica McQuillan, Sean, Brian, Kayla, Sarah, Kacey, Jake and Giovanni Provenzano; cherished brother of Bridie (the late Tom) Masterson, May (the late Nick) Rochford, Chris (Jim) Butler, Maggie (Ed) Heidekruger, Tom (Mary) of Kilkerrin, Ireland and the late Ann (Pat) Casey; treasured brother-in-law of Tom (Birdie) Henaghan, Michael (Eileen) Henaghan of Ballyglunin, Ireland, Christopher Henaghan and the late John (Ann Marie); fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Founding member of Gaelic Park and Galway Fellowship Club. 50+ year member of Local 21 BAC Bricklayers Union. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9:00 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge to St. Bernadette Church, 9343 S. Francisco Ave., Evergreen Park. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials to St. Bernadette Church would be appreciated. For funeral info 708-422-2700

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 15, 2012.

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JP Heneghan

February 23, 2012

Winnie and all the Hughes family, Elaine and i were so sorry to hear about John. We wish you and all the family our sincere sympathy. May he rest in Peace.
JPHeneghan & Elaine Qualter , Ballyglunin

February 21, 2012

Dear Hughes family , I was so very sorry to here this news, you were all such wonderful neighbors, our prayers are with you and your family.He is know in heaven with his bench buddies. love too all . Pat Manthei

February 19, 2012

Winnie and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the death of John. A sudden death is always hard to accept but we have the consolation of knowing that in death life is changed, not taken away. It is hard to believe that the last time we met was at Uncle Malachy's funeral. May John rest in peace.
Bridie and Eileen Delaney Abbeyknockmoy

February 18, 2012

Winnie and all the Hughes, Catriona, Cormic, Devan and I (Tomas) were so sorry to hear about John. We wish you our sincere sympathy. May he rest in Peace
God Bless, Tomas Heneghan, Ballyglunin

February 18, 2012

To Auntie Winnie, John , Tom, Pat, Una and Mary; We are so sorry to hear about John. He was always so welcoming and open for a chat on the phone regarding his beloved Kilkerrin. No doubt but Johnny and himself are having a great chat and laugh up there right now. May he rest in peace. Love Tom and Maria John Paul, Tomas & Catriona, Eimear Grainne and Diarmuid Heneghan Ballyglunin.

Maureen Hughes

February 17, 2012

To all Uncle Johnny's family and friends,

Very sorry to lose such a good man.

Our thoughts and prayer are with you all at this sad time.

We miss Uncle Johnny.

The Hughes Family Scregg, Kilkerrin

VAC

February 15, 2012

To the family. Losing someone who has being a part of your life for so many years must be very difficult. May it help to ease the hurt you feel now to know that others care and are thinking of you at this sad time. With deepest sympathy. (Psalms 61:3)

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